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Featured Guest Speaker — Haley Carter| VP of Soccer Operations and General Manager
Orlando Pride
Topic:
Haley will share her transformative journey, delving into the twists and turns that have shaped her evolving career. She’ll explore the catalysts behind these changes, shedding light on the pivotal moments and the influential individuals and resources that have played a significant role in her journey of self-reimagination.
Purpose:
Haley’s narrative will illustrate the fluidity of career trajectories and the art of recognizing opportunities as they unfold. Every encounter, be it a stumble or triumph, serves as a crucial sculptor in shaping the individual you evolve into – provided you glean valuable lessons from each experience. Embrace the inevitability of change, for we are granted only one life!
Bio:
Carter is a former professional player, business executive, coach, licensed attorney, and veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. A certified professional soccer scout, Carter holds Level I and II Talent Identification certification through the Professional Football Scouts Association and served as Chair of the Women’s Coaches Community for United Soccer Coaches from 2019 to 2023. She was honored with the association’s President’s Award in both 2019 and 2022 and given a Certificate of Appreciation in 2023.
Most notably, she served as an Assistant Coach for the Afghanistan Women’s National Team and as a goalkeeper coach for the Antigua and Barbuda Women’s National Team. The Texas native also had assistant coaching stints at Huston-Tillotson University, Sam Houston State, and the University of Houston. Following her playing career, Carter returned to the Dash, serving as a consultant for the club’s scouting and recruitment in 2019.
Off the field, Carter is passionate and active in social and women’s equity causes. In 2021, Carter was critical in evacuating over 100 people from Kabul, Afghanistan, including members and families of the national team she coached, who were at-risk due to the Taliban takeover.
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